Syracuse University Hires Security to Patrol Dorms

Syracuse University will be hiring 84 security officers and 12 coordinators to patrol its 22 residence halls 24-7, reports Syracuse.com.

A university spokesperson said that this decision did not follow any particular issue but comes after a customary review of safety procedures. The 96 officers will be hired from within the community and will work on rotating 10-hour shifts.

Officers will not be armed, but they need to have security guard certifications from New York State.

Previously, student employees managed desks at entryways of the dorms from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.